Digital Transformation of Rental Equipment Inspection Records and Management

Revolutionizing Equipment Management with Digital Solutions

On June 1, 2025, in a significant advancement for the construction and surveying sectors, Rental Nikken Co., Ltd., along with its affiliated company, Studio Meg Co., Ltd., plans to showcase their groundbreaking solutions at the CSPI-EXPO 2025. This exhibition will take place from June 18 to June 21 at Makuhari Messe, offering attendees an insight into how the industry is rapidly evolving through digital transformation.

Introduction to the Digital Solutions

The advancements lie in two primary applications developed by Studio Meg: the Inspection Record App and the Appearance App. These tools have been designed to dramatically improve the efficiency of inspection tasks related to service arms in the rental equipment industry, marking a pivotal shift towards embracing digital solutions over traditional paper-based systems.

Achievements

In an impressive milestone, Rental Nikken has surpassed a total of 1.7 million inspection records generated through these applications. This achievement signals not just a leap for the company but also a commitment to contribute to the digital transformation (DX) across the entire industry, enhancing operational efficacy for all involved stakeholders.

Features of the Inspection Record App

The Inspection Record App offers a user-friendly interface where machine codes and management numbers can be entered directly from a smartphone. Users can select between various types of inspections, including pre-checks, monthly checks, special checks, and annual inspections.

This smart system automatically compiles relevant inspection items, model types, and manufacturing numbers based on the selected machine and inspection type. Covering over 250 types of inspection checklists, including smaller tools that Rental Nikken owns, the application promotes a streamlined, paperless approach. These features come with the added advantage that no installation is necessary, and the app can operate independently without any integration with existing core systems — simplifying the entire inspection process.

Features of the Appearance App

Similarly, the Appearance App utilizes machine codes combined with management numbers to display the latest appearance photographs directly on the user's smartphone screen. This proves invaluable during the return inspection process: users can reference the initial photos taken at the time of rental, and if any new damages are found, they can document it with additional images.

The app also benefits the user by allowing them to save photos from several past rental transactions, automatically deleting older images to conserve server space. Like the Inspection Record App, the Appearance App requires no installation, making it highly accessible.

Conclusion

Through the implementation of the Inspection Record App and the Appearance App, Rental Nikken has realized significant reductions in indirect time spent on equipment inspection management tasks. The company is dedicated to further improving operational efficiency and enhancing product quality, aiming for rapid service delivery for clients.

On their end, Studio Meg emphasizes their commitment to contributing to the development of the rental machine industry and beyond through the widespread adoption of these innovative systems. The digital landscape is continually evolving, and with it, companies like Rental Nikken and Studio Meg are set to lead the way into a more efficient, tech-driven future for the industry.